In an exclusive interview, Dean – known for playing Robbie Jackson in EastEnders, said: “He wishes he looked like me… No, I’m joking.

“It’s not just the fact he’s a model, he’s a very handsome guy, he’s not a young model, as in he’s kind of distinguished and the sheer fact that people even think that we remotely look alike, I’ll take that one definitely for the team. I think it’s great.”

Dean, who is launching Virgin Trains’ search for new voice of their on board talking toilets, is also backing the £86.7million EastEnders set upgrade to be unveiled in 2021.

He added: “They’re giving it the respect it deserves.

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Dean described David as ‘a very handsome guy’ and distinguished[/caption]

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Dean is best known for playing Robbie Jackson in Eastenders[/caption]

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